Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 217 What are you thinking about?

The next day, relevant personnel completed the discharge procedures for me.

"Let's go."

The people in charge led the way, their voices devoid of emotion and very cold.

I'd guess they're probably members of the Dark Guard, but they've changed their appearance to look like ordinary people. If they were wearing Dark Guard uniforms, it would be too conspicuous.

Aokiji looked around and, to his surprise, none of the familiar faces were there.

It wasn't because Aokiji was isolated.

Originally, his family and friends wanted to welcome Aokiji home from the hospital, but Aokiji refused them all, saying it would "get him into trouble." He didn't want them to suffer criticism from the village because of him.

Aokiji leaned closer and asked, "Where do I go next?"

You'll know when you get there.

Nonsense, if I went, would I need to ask you?

Aokiji muttered to himself, but his face remained impassive: "Walk over there?"

"Yes."

Aokiji: ...

This guy probably wants to be pelted to death by the villagers with rotten eggs and tomatoes.

How about we form a hand seal and then cast a transformation spell?

Having this idea and putting it into action, Aokiji changed his mind the instant he raised his right hand to his chest, and instead grabbed the head instead.

It's best not to show off your intelligence too much. Perhaps letting yourself walk there was at the Hokage's behest, just to see what you're capable of as a Jinchūriki.

With that in mind, Aokiji abandoned his plan to use the transformation technique to escape the situation.

"I see."

Aokiji silently followed behind that person. Not long after leaving the hospital entrance, he walked down the street and was immediately treated as if he were the center of attention.

This kind of intense public attention is a little different from the usual kind of celebrity worship; it's filled with hatred.

If looks could kill, then Aokiji would probably have been torn to pieces by now.

Aokiji, who sensed these emotions, was somewhat affected and couldn't help but sigh, realizing how difficult it must be for a Jinchūriki to grow up in such an environment.

No wonder that in the original work, only those who are "stupid" don't lose their true nature because of this kind of upbringing, and even get along well with the tailed beasts.

After all, a normal person would have gone crazy long ago.

Soon, some villagers were no longer satisfied with communicating with eye contact and began to physically assault them.

A young boy, about eight years old, picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Aokiji's head, yelling, "Die, monster! Give me back my mom and dad!"

Aokiji was hit on the head and bled.

An attack of that magnitude could be dodged with one's eyes closed.

He didn't choose to hide, not because he was a masochist, but simply because he was deliberately playing the victim for those who were hiding in the crowd and watching him.

At this moment, the Hokage is probably using this incident to evaluate himself.

In an instant, a single stone stirred up a thousand ripples. With this brat leading the way, other little devils joined in.

Tsunade, watching from the crowd, felt a pang of pain in her heart. She wanted to step forward to stop him, but Orochimaru stopped her, shaking his head and saying, "Don't forget what he specifically told you."

Aokiji specifically told his family and friends that this calamity was destined to happen, and hoped that they would not interfere.

Many people in the village sacrificed themselves because of the Five-Tails. Naturally, their families and friends hated the Five-Tails to the core, but they were helpless against it and could only transfer their resentment to Aokiji, the Jinchūriki.

Tsunade bit her lower lip, her small hands tightly gripping the hem of her dress, her moist eyes almost overflowing with tears.

At this moment, the Five-Tails, who never misses a good thing, also jumped out from the spiritual world, leaned in, and stomped on it: "Haha, you're really pathetic. Do you want to use my power to kill them all?"

Despite his years of miserable existence, even though the Five-Tails has come to accept Aokiji, it is still hard to change its nature. It will continue to treat Jinchuriki the same way it used to, seizing every opportunity to humiliate and unleash the dark side of the Jinchuriki.

Aokiji stroked his chin, lowered his head slightly, and remained silent.

Thinking that Aokiji had been influenced by a few words, the Five-Tails couldn't help but mock, "Hey, is this not enough? Do you even deserve to be called the Five-Tails Jinchuriki? You have no backbone."

Aokiji ignored the Five-Tails' mockery and continued, "I'm in such a sorry state right now. I wonder if Tsunade will take pity on me and pat my chest as a consolation? Hmm, that's a possibility, it's something to look forward to..."

After saying that, he almost burst out laughing like a pig: "Hehe..."

Five-tailed Fox: ? ? ?

Touching breasts?

What the heck?

What kind of bizarre brain circuitry does this Jinchūriki possess?

Shouldn't a normal Jinchūriki be filled with darkness at this point? Thinking about taking revenge on the world? Who the hell is thinking about touching nipples?

The Five-Tails looked speechless and retorted, "Hey, Aokiji, are you out of your mind?"

It now seriously suspects that Aokiji has something wrong with his brain. After all, how could a normal Jinchuriki release him right away?

"You're the one who's out of your mind." Aokiji retorted unhappily, grumbling, "I'm perfectly normal, okay? I just like touching breasts, what's wrong with that?"

"Hmph, lunatics usually claim to be normal."

"Ah—what did you say?" Aokiji drawled, about to erupt in anger, when suddenly he seemed to remember something. His angry expression turned into a smile, and he let out a drawn-out "Oh~~" with a theatrical tone: "I see..."

"???"

"You're just jealous."

Five-Tails looked on incredulously: "Jealous? Huh? What did you say? I'm jealous of you?"

"Isn't it obvious? A tailed beast like you, who has lived for thousands of years and is still single, envies me for having a girlfriend."

Although the Five-Tails didn't understand what "single dog" meant, it could still deduce what it meant from the context: "Don't force your human concepts onto me. Tailed beasts don't need partners."

"An explanation is just a cover-up, and a cover-up is the truth..." Aokiji covered his mouth, "Kawaii..."

The Five-Tails, unable to win an argument with Aokiji, was about to get angry when it suddenly seemed to have thought of something interesting. A wicked smile appeared on its face: "Hey, Aokiji, I suddenly thought of something very interesting. Would you like to hear it?"

Aokiji was taken aback: "What is it?"

"You really like that girl named Tsunade, don't you?"

The Five-Tails, residing within Aokiji's body, knows a little about the relationship between Tsunade and Aokiji.

Aokiji looked at the Five-Tails with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong?"

"If I control your body and kill that little girl, that would be interesting, wouldn't it?"

Aokiji was silent for a while, then opened his eyes and his eyes turned blood red.

This silence and cold gaze were far more intimidating than any shouting. Although he didn't understand what Tsunade and Aokiji would do after killing them, Gotae understood the madness and evil that lay beneath those calm eyes.

After a brief eye contact, Aokiji slowly spoke, his voice cold and hard: "Five-Tails, if this is a joke, then let's end it here. I'm getting a little angry."

Different forms of address reflect different tones and attitudes.

The Five-Tails sensed it strongly and retorted, "You can't scare me. Don't forget, you're no match for me."

"You're right." Aokiji's gaze sharpened, his voice gradually darkening, and he added a transitional word, "but," continuing, "After that, things will be different..."

Seeing that even Aokiji's aura had changed, Gotae remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

"Five-Tails, have you ever wondered why the Sharingan can control tailed beasts?"

Why?

"Above the Sharingan is another eye technique called the Mangekyou Sharingan. The power contained in these eyes is enough to control your tailed beasts. The trigger for activating these eyes is a strong emotional stimulus, and I don't need to say more about this strong emotional stimulus, do I?"

"..."

"Five-Tails, you probably don't want me to become like that, do you...?"

"..."

Aokiji's gaze was cold as he glared at the Five-Tails: "What have I done to make you disrespect me like this?"

"snort."

Knowing he was in the wrong, Gotae softened his stance, turned his head away, and avoided looking at Aokiji. In a way, by not continuing to argue, he had already shown that he had admitted his mistake.

Aokiji deactivated his Sharingan and warned, "I don't want to hear that kind of talk again."

If you always give in, the other party will often not appreciate your kindness, but will instead choose to escalate their demands and take advantage of you. On issues that touch upon principles, you must never back down. You must let the other party know that you are not someone to be trifled with. Only in this way can you earn their respect.

This interaction process is the same for both humans and tailed beasts.

(End of this chapter)